# $50,000 Designer Cameras The Leica M9-P Edition Hermès Series is Beautifully Handcrafted By Romina S. Cortellucci | Published 2012-05-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-m9-p-edition-hermes References: [booooooom](http://www.booooooom.com/2012/05/14/the-making-of-the-leica-m9-p-hermes-edition-camera/) & [us.leica-camera](http://us.leica-camera.com/home/) The purchasing of one of these limited-edition [Leica](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-mp-unique-gold) M9-P Edition Hermès could cost you anywhere from $25,000 to $50,000. The making of the video displays the hard work and craftsmanship that went into this collaboration. Dubbed the Série Limitée Jean-Louis Dumas, the camera was named in honor of the former president of Hermès who passed away in 2010. The camera immortalizes the relationship between Dumas and the camera manufacturer Leica Camera AG. The perfect item for the fashionable camera bug, the camera's classic look draws directly from the French fashion house known for its [handmade luxury goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herms-ateliers-horizons). The Leica M9-P Edition Hermès truly is a perfect fit. [Source](http://www.bornrich.com/50000-leica-m9-hermes-edition.html) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Cameras:** High-end cameras with beautifully handcrafted design become a trend in the luxury market. - **Fashion-technology Collaborations:** Collaborations between fashion and technology companies expand to create a new market. - **Artisanal Electronics:** Handmade electronics crafted by skilled artisans gain popularity among luxury consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury goods industry has an opportunity to collaborate with technology companies to create high-end products. - **Fashion:** Fashion companies can explore collaborations with technology companies to design high-end accessories. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics industry can tap into the luxury market by offering premium products with high-end design and craftsmanship. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gilded Collaboration Camera Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-mp-unique-gold.md) - [Celebratory Centenary Camera Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-m11d-100-years-of-leica.md) - [Fashion-Branded Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moncler-leica.md) - [Sleek Limited Edition Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Hiroshi-Fujiwara-1.md) - [Elegantly Modernized Camera Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-m6.md) - [Ghostly Collaboration Camera Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hodinkee-x-leica-q2-ghost.md) - [Titanium Point-and-Shoot Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-ma-titan.md) - [Exclusive Anniversary-Celebrating Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exclusive-anniversarycelebrating-camera.md) - [Exclusive Movie-Inspired Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/movie-inspired-camera.md)